Theloderma bicolor

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Theloderma bicolor
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Theloderma
Species:
T. bicolor
Binomial name
Theloderma bicolor
(Bourret, 1937)
Synonyms [2]

Rhacophorus leprosus bicolorBourret, 1937
Rhacophorus bicolor— Inger, 1985

Theloderma bicolor is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae, sometimes known with common name Chapa bug-eyed frog. It is found in northwestern Vietnam from the Quang Tri Province northwards and in central and southeastern Yunnan (China). This frog has been observed between 1400 and 1800 meters above sea level. [2] [1]

This frog lives in evergreen forests with small to medium sized trees and in mossy rainforests. They have also been observed in karst gorges, perched on plants next to streams. [1]

This frog breeds in phytotelms, laying eggs above the waterline. [1]

The IUCN classifies this frog as at least concern of extinction. What threat it faces comes from habitat loss associated with agriculture, logging, and hydroelectric dams. There is some issue with people capturing this frog to sell on the international pet trade, but they are also bred at the IEBR and WAZA Amphibian and Reptile Breeding Station. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022) [errata version of 2022 assessment]. "Theloderma bicolor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022: e.T59032A98359374. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2020). "Theloderma bicolor (Bourret, 1937)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 18 January 2020.